Nebraska
Nebraska is about space and continuity. The landscape doesn’t change abruptly, but the experience builds as you move through it and start to notice the variations.
Trips here are often defined by long stretches of road that connect smaller towns and outdoor areas. The distance between stops is part of the rhythm, and the state rewards steady movement rather than constant stopping.
Different parts of Nebraska feel similar at first, but the more time you spend in it, the more those differences start to stand out. That’s where the state becomes more interesting.
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable conditions for travel. Summer is viable, but exposure and heat can influence how long you stay out at a time.
Cities to Explore
Arapahoe
Known as "the town where the hi-ways meet." Located in south central Nebraska, it is…
Explore →Ashland
Ashland has been included in Midwest Living Magazine's '75 Great Small-Town Getaways." Located on the…
Explore →Bancroft
Along the rolling lands of eastern Nebraska, there is perhaps no more fascinating scene than…
Explore →Ainsworth
This sandhills town of 1800 people sits at the center of the seven county region…
Explore →Lakes & Parks
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Museums
- 137 in Nebraska
Festivals
- 111 in Nebraska
Recreation
- 109 in Nebraska
National Register
- 99 in Nebraska
Golf Courses
- 95 in Nebraska
Holidays
- 63 in Nebraska
County Fairs
- 45 in Nebraska
Historic Churches
- 44 in Nebraska
Independence Day
- 39 in Nebraska
Car Shows
- 38 in Nebraska
Arts
- 36 in Nebraska
Historical
- 36 in Nebraska
Craft Shows
- 31 in Nebraska
City Wide Garage Sales
- 30 in Nebraska
Historic Courthouses
- 28 in Nebraska
The Prairie Lakes Region covers the south-central plains of Nebraska, the broad agricultural country running from the Kansas line north…
Browse all regions →Nebraska's Scenic Highway 14 extends through Boone County and provides an excellent one or two day trip to the county's…
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